Grottes du Régulus

Located 12 km from Royan, the Caves of the Regulus, municipal troglodyte site, are open to the public from April 6 to November 11.

Overlooking the Gironde estuary and dug into limestone cliffs, the "holes" of Meschers you welcome in an exceptional setting. Originally natural, the Meschers caves were enlarged by humans to become a troglodyte habitat in the 19th century.

The name of Regulus comes from a French ship which, under Napoleon, chased by the English, was scuttled before Meschers. Topics covered during the visit: refuge site for Protestants during the Wars of Religion, geology, estuary, fishing, tourism in the 19th century, plaice on pontoon, history of the Regulus, legend of Cadet the wrecker and troglodyte habitat.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening dates :

From 10 August to 29 October.

Non-guided tour*, only on reservation by phone at 05 46 02 55 36, and by calling on the following opening hours :

• Monday 10 August to Wednesday 30 September (every day except Saturdays) from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
• From Thursday 1st October to Thursday 29th October (every day except Fridays and Saturdays) from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

WARNING animation cancelled : night, wandering, rally
*reduced rate 2,70€/child (5-15 years old) and 4,20€/adult (16 years old and +)

Animations :

- The treasure hunt Minidik! For children 5-15 years old as a family. Many prizes to win after the draw at the end of the year...

- Participation to the European Heritage Days in September. (only on Sunday 20 September)

Services :

Touch-sensitive tablets for the deaf and hard of hearing
Gift shop
Cash, Checks, ANCV, CB.
Dogs on a leash